HM King welcomes UAE President

Manama, Nov. 10 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed UAE President His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan upon his arrival in Bahrain to attend the joint Bahraini-Emirati counter-terrorism exercise "Julmud 3". HM the King expressed his pride in the close historical brotherly relations and the advanced and high-level cooperation and coordination across all areas to achieve further prosperity for the countries and peoples. HM King Hamad praised the UAE's honorable positions and important role in consolidating security and stability, spreading peace in the region and supporting joint Arab action. HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his happiness to visit Bahrain and meet with HM King Hamad. He stressed the strength of the bonds between the two countries and their keenness on developing them across all areas. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Their Highnesses, BDF Field Marshall and senior officials.